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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS review
Mercedes-Benz's biggest SUV has acres of space and a sweet diesel six, but while tech has improved with a mild refresh, the price is steep.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Nissan Patrol Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
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Good
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Nissan Patrol Ti (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
90L
702 km
140L
2016 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$171,000 - $189,100
$88,900 - $105,660
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peachy mild-hybrid diesel
- Massively practical cabin
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Interior doesn't scream $200k
- Not a super feelsome drive
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally has modern tech
- Great towing and off-road capability
- Silky smooth V8
Misses
- Still lacking some modern features
- Upgrades bring design idiosyncrasies
- Long wait until the next-gen model
Colours Available
- Black Obsidian
- Champagne Quartz
- Brilliant Silver
- Hermosa Blue
- Gun Metallic
- Moonstone White
All colours except Gun Metallic cost an extra $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2989 | 5552 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 5.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW | 298kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm | 560Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
